Coordination & Communication Assistant (Student Position)

Temporary Full Time 

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This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term:  May-August. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University. 

This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program. 

Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process. 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer student to join us as a Coordination & Communication Assistant to support key initiatives underway within Canada Operations – Insurance Operations. Reporting to management, you will help coordinate activities, support communications, assist with performance tracking, and collaborate across multiple internal teams.

This role is ideal for a Business Administration or Commerce student looking to gain practical experience in operations, project coordination, and corporate communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of Operational Initiatives (40%) 
  • Support planning and tracking of ongoing projects and initiatives.
  • Assist with meeting coordination: agendas, notes, follow-ups.
  • Monitor timelines, deliverables, and risks.
• Communications & Documentation Support (25%)
  • Draft internal communications, summaries, and presentations.
  • Update and maintain project documentation and shared resources.
  • Assist with preparing leadership updates and reports.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting (20%)
  • Collect and organize data for KPI tracking.
  • Prepare dashboards and summary reports.
  • Identify trends or issues based on operational data.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)
  • Support coordination and communication across multiple internal teams.
  • Help prepare materials for working groups and leadership meetings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration, Commerce, Operations Management, or similar university program.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (French is an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Ability to create clear summaries and documentation.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.  

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in project coordination, student leadership, or administrative work.
• Interest in operations, reporting, or continuous improvement.

What You Will Gain

• Real experience supporting operational and strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to leadership communication and performance reporting.
• Skill development in coordination, communication, analysis, and organization.
• Mentorship from experienced Insurance Operations leaders.

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The base salary for this position is between  $45,600 - $68,400 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program. 

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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